Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[cydswipe]

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

I didn't comment on the dark brown, I thought it was ok. However, THIS pocket looks amazing!!

 

[angel23321]

I have been lurking on ya'lls sight for about a month now. I have not posted anything yet because I do not have a sewing machine yet and do not have that much to contribute to your site. I am an accounant and do not have free time until after April 15th to do anything besides taxes. I have been researching sewing/embrodiery machines and plan on buying one the weekend after the 15th. Ya'll our some very talented ladies!!! I love all your creations, they are inspiring and beautiful. I hope one day I will be able to sew as well as ya'll.

I have a 6 year old boy, 4 year old princess, and a 2 1/2 year old boy. We are going to Disney the third week in July and it will be my first trip since I was six years old. I am so excited!!!

I found something I could contribute to on this board!! I found the fabric you are looking for and would be more than happy to mail it to you today, if you email me your address. (I can not pm because I have never posted)

Thanks,
JoEllen

I sent you an email JoEllen! Thank you.

 

[princesskayla]

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

Wow, love the pocket! It looks so seamless. When the pattern is ready let us non-facebookers know how to get it!!!

Save the TaTa's shirt - I would love it on black!! Also I agree with those that said the - between Ta and Ta could be removed.

 

[Uniquely Young]

Longtime lurker. I admire all the creativity you put into your designs. For several years long ago I did the same but my kids grew up and I joined the corporate world.
Now for my question. I would like your honest opinions on new sewing/embroidery machines. Mine are old now and I have more time to enjoy this hobby again. I currently have a Janome Memory Craft 7000, a Janome 4 thread serger w/ D feed, a Babylock 3 thread serger w/ D feed, a Singer Poem embroidery machine and a Singer industrial machine. These were state of the art when I got them. I thought these were reasonably priced but can't decide which one(s) to get or just keep the old ones!.
Singer Futura SES2000 $1200 all software included
Singer Futura CE350 $800 all software included, can use hat hoop too
Brother PE 700II $600
Brother Serger Lay In Threader 1034D $200
Love them, hate them? TIA!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I have to say something to and about you, the Disboutiquers...and I'm in tears as I type...

Yesterday on Facebook, I messaged 14 of my Disbou friends regarding a situation in my family - my mom was just diagnosed with lung cancer.
Almost immediately I received notes...as of today, I've received 12 responses filled with love, encouragement, promises for prayers, and virtual hugs.
At the same time, I sent an almost identical message to 20 of my everyday (local) friends - people I see often, people I've known for years. I've received responses from 2 of them.
Mind you, I didn't send out that message to illicit responses or sympathy. I did ask for prayers -- I just think it says a lot about this group of people.

You are a loving, compassionate, and caring community. I love being a small part of this community..and I thank you.

Darla

OhSweetie! I am so sorry about your mom...I will pray for you both for healing and sanity as you go thru all of this!

well, I'm waiting to find out if it's ok to post my rodeo pics, so I'll just post the St. Patricks day quick outfits for the kiddos:

Thanks to billwendy for the heads up on the design

that's Caitie's Riverdance pose LOL. it doesn't show up well, but it's a round neck top and the contrast trim is a poly/silk dupoini w/ a nice shimmer to it. (and I took care of the stray thread before we left the house too- oops.)

LOVE the Sham rock shirt! Patrick wanted the same thing...not really sewing much of anything right now...so he was massivley jealous of that!

I am FINALLY finished with my DGDs Easter dresses. I was so inspired by LisaZoe's vida that I had to try it myself. Now, I realize mine isn't as intricate and detailed as hers but I am pretty happy with it. Thanks Lisa!!
I used all SisBoom fabrics by Jennifer Paganelli...I just love them.

This is the front and back of DGD5's dress (they are alike mostly except for the placement of the ruffles). I did little sis's first and decided to put more ruffles on Big Sis's.

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Thanks for letting me share these.

CUTE!!! What beautiful work!




LISA! I love your skirt! I wish Katie was into ruffles...just a little! I would so get that for her! But she says NO RUFFLES! Darn that grwoing up!


So...I still can't open the software for my new machine....AHHHHHHHH....they have done a troubleshoot of it remotely and will be sending me some info on what I need to do when they get the update....I am so mad!

I plan on keeping very busy this weekend in advance of Tuesday...I am so not ready for this! I know everything will be okay, I am jsut more wore about the process than the outcome! I have NEVER had any surgery so this is uncharted ground for me. But I finally told my mom this week and she was actually calmer than I thought she would be...but she is coming down to stay with us, I will need help with the kids so that is a good thing.

 

[CastleCreations]

Would any of you ever pay $3100 a night for a hotel? I'm trying to find a nice hotel for me and my guy to go that has a baby grand in it. He plays professionally and thought it would be nice. But geezzzzzz....I have some money but $3100 is a bit much for an ORLANDO!!! hotel. It's not like it's in Bora Bora or anything. I'm not sure what the prices are for presidential suites. I guess I should do more shopping.

 

[teresajoy]

You all got me sewing and I have to say that I love it.

Now, I want to make my infant daughter a princess dress (nothing too hard) for our upcoming trip. Any idea where I can get a pattern for a 3-6 month old? Do they even make them that small?

I would go with princified Simply Sweets (by CarlaC) She has directrions on her blog: http://www.scientificseamstress.com

I used her directions for these dresses:

This one is with the Precious Dress (AKA: The Lydia)

And, Aurora with the Simply Sweet:

I DID get to talk to you...and chatted away like I talk to you every day of the week

I'm so bummed we are missing each other again in May




Is he a Sr. this year?

I usually only talk to people that I'm really close to (Mom and Heather!) on the phone, but talking to you (and everyone else that was htere!) was like talking to one of them!

I wish we were there at the same time too!!!

Yes, he's a senior this year. Are you TRYING to make me cry??
(if he wins state, they go to California!)

Thanks guys..I had them check, there is none in at least a 2 hour drive and I don't have the time to go do that in the next few weeks. Thanks though.

When I had them check, I found one far away, but they would mail it to me.

Ok, just as a warning...we did this back in Oct because I needed some more fabric for my sister's crib set I was making her for her shower. They looked up all the Joann's in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale/Palm Beach area...which is huge. We drove over an hour to two stores immediately and they did not have any. Finally at the second store they told us that the computer system can take over a week to update the inventory in each store! I will never ever go by that again to drive that distance. Even if you call the store they will only look it up in their computer...I would make sure they have it in hand before I drove next time.

Excellent advice!

Okay... as promised - here's pictures of my little monkeys, er, princesses. LOL (I know I'm not supposed to say this, but please excuse their messy appearances... they spent ALL day outside today and were a royal mess before bed - when I took their pictures).

Here's my sweet little Hayleigh in the first (and probably last!) pettiskirt I made:

And here is Hayleigh's twin sister, Hannah. Hannah is usually the ham when it comes to posing for pictures, but she was in an "off" mood tonight. This is the best I got out of her tonight... LOL

So thank you all for the warm welcome! Looking forward to getting to know you all better and ooohing and aaahing over your beautiful creations!

OH, they are so cute!!!! I love the petti and the little Cinderella top!

Theresa - Good luck to Corey. That is fantastic that he is going to state.

Thanks! We are very proud of him! Lydia REALLY wants him to win, because if they do, they are going to Disney. She wants him to tell her all about the "Underwater Nemo Ride and the Pinocchio Ride" !

Ok ladies, I want to hear your ideas!!!

I made a twirly skirt for my daughter. The fabric is really neat, I bought it years ago, and just used it. Its muted colors, and has a bias tape border at the bottom of a muted green, really cute!

Well, I want her to wear it to eat breakfast with Pooh at DW in the MK.

I was thinking of cutting a Mickey Mouse head out of the fabric for a shirt. Or maybe cutting out the letters "Pooh" and doing applique with those?

I want it to be cute and original. Any ideas for what to do with the top? I also thought about shirring the fabric and making a tank top?

Whaddaya guys think?

Vester

Do you have a picture of the skirt? That will help us give you better ideas.

And, I really want to see it!

Today, I went to the last Waldemort in my area that has fabric, despite that it's in "the hood." Was looking for Toy Story fabric (and hoping to find Stitch, but I'm resolved to never finding any). Didn't find what I was looking for, but did get 4 yds of a cute Hawaiian shirt print. As I was checking out, the cashier said "isn't it sad that we're losing our fabric dept?"
On the other hand she did tell me next week they would start the clearance. They did have Tinkerbell and Princess fabric, so I may go back. Still sad to see it go though.

That is so sad!!! I'm glad you found out in time to go get some deals though!

My tie dyed shirts for the big give.

These are great, thank you!!!

WOW - they are amazing!!! How did you get your Mickey's so nice and formed and dark? I tried once, but my mickey looked a bit blobby.. lol



This is so adorable!!!!

HEY HEY HEY!!!! Pretend you didn't see those!

I have one completely finished! I decided to charge $25 each because of how long it takes to make each one and based on the info a few of you have given me. SO I have white & light pink shirts ready to make at home. ANd I was thinking of trying a black shirt too so the embroidery really stands out. WDYT?

Hopefully they will bring in a lot of money for a very good cause because the way I see it -If we can find a cure for breast cancer, a cure for other types of cancer is not far behind. I posted them on my FB page and hev 2 friends who already want them. So we will see. I am going to make hopefully a bunch in advance to sell at craft fairs and such this summer. I plan on adding a few more designs too.

It looks great!!!

I have a question for everyone! I am looking for some peter pan applique designs and can not find them ANYWHERE! I am also looking for some Animal Kingdom ones, Mickey in a safari hat ect cn anyone steer me in the right directions. Not that SOT has taken down all their copywritten ones I am struggling!

I PMed you with HS's info!

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

I have a 6 year old boy, 4 year old princess, and a 2 1/2 year old boy. We are going to Disney the third week in July and it will be my first trip since I was six years old. I am so excited!!!

I found something I could contribute to on this board!! I found the fabric you are looking for and would be more than happy to mail it to you today, if you email me your address. (I can not pm because I have never posted)

Thanks,
JoEllen

Oh boy! You are going to have so much fun!!!!!!

 

[jholbron]

Would any of you ever pay $3100 a night for a hotel? I'm trying to find a nice hotel for me and my guy to go that has a baby grand in it. He plays professionally and thought it would be nice. But geezzzzzz....I have some money but $3100 is a bit much for an ORLANDO!!! hotel. It's not like it's in Bora Bora or anything. I'm not sure what the prices are for presidential suites. I guess I should do more shopping.

Have you looked into rental houses in Orlando? I know its not the same but some of those rental houses are gorgeous!

 

[eyor44]

I got that fabric at JoAnn's, they also had a coordinating fabric that was just the orange fish on the blue background. Your daughter must be a big alligator fan if she wanted her party at the alligator farm. How fun.

Thank you for the information. The closest JoAnn's to me is over an hour away, but I was able to find it online.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

The save the ta*tas website has ta*tas written with a heart where i put the * symbol. I can't use a heart because it is trademarked so I put the dash in there. I just washed and dried the shirts and will start another one as soon as I finish my Anastacia skirt.

 

[weluvdizne]

First of all, anyone need an extra husband for a couple hours? He is making me crazy as I struggle with this. The kids are out in the backyard playing, and he keeps coming over to me and my sewing machine and hoovering. All he ever says is, "How's it going, Sewing Lady?" AND - he is standing in my light! Whoever said your husband is your biggest child was correct.
Sorry, had to vent! I'm sure some of you have been there!

Anyway, I am trying to do my first applique. I think it's something simple compared to what everyone else does. It's just a MM head on a t-shirt. If I set the stitch length at .5, the stitches are too far apart, but if I set it at .3, they get all clumped together. No, I do not have a .4. Also, how do I avoid a bump that my foot won't go over? That seems to happend when it is set at .3. My thread on the underside is really loose and ugly and all over the place. It's just bad. I read and re-read Heather's tute on this, and actually printed out a copy to have next to my sewing machine to refer to. I know I need to keep practicing, and I do see it improving from one try to the next, but these are a few things I just don't know how to correct. I do understand the corners and have done those nicely every time.
Thank you, I appreciate the advice.

Nancy

 

[teresajoy]

I plan on keeping very busy this weekend in advance of Tuesday...I am so not ready for this! I know everything will be okay, I am jsut more wore about the process than the outcome! I have NEVER had any surgery so this is uncharted ground for me. But I finally told my mom this week and she was actually calmer than I thought she would be...but she is coming down to stay with us, I will need help with the kids so that is a good thing.

I hope it helps a little to know that we will all be praying for you!!

Would any of you ever pay $3100 a night for a hotel? I'm trying to find a nice hotel for me and my guy to go that has a baby grand in it. He plays professionally and thought it would be nice. But geezzzzzz....I have some money but $3100 is a bit much for an ORLANDO!!! hotel. It's not like it's in Bora Bora or anything. I'm not sure what the prices are for presidential suites. I guess I should do more shopping.

WOW!! That's a lot of money!!! I second the house idea!
And....tell us more about this guy!

First of all, anyone need an extra husband for a couple hours? He is making me crazy as I struggle with this. The kids are out in the backyard playing, and he keeps coming over to me and my sewing machine and hoovering. All he ever says is, "How's it going, Sewing Lady?" AND - he is standing in my light! Whoever said your husband is your biggest child was correct.
Sorry, had to vent! I'm sure some of you have been there!

Anyway, I am trying to do my first applique. I think it's something simple compared to what everyone else does. It's just a MM head on a t-shirt. If I set the stitch length at .5, the stitches are too far apart, but if I set it at .3, they get all clumped together. No, I do not have a .4. Also, how do I avoid a bump that my foot won't go over? That seems to happend when it is set at .3. My thread on the underside is really loose and ugly and all over the place. It's just bad. I read and re-read Heather's tute on this, and actually printed out a copy to have next to my sewing machine to refer to. I know I need to keep practicing, and I do see it improving from one try to the next, but these are a few things I just don't know how to correct. I do understand the corners and have done those nicely every time.
Thank you, I appreciate the advice.

Nancy

I have no help with the applique, (I've never done one!) but, I do understand about the hubby and people standing in your light! It does sound like he's TRYING to be supportive, but um, yah...

 

[sahm1000]

Hey Everybody! I voted this morning twice for Teresa (since I have two different emails I registered them both and vote twice - you can do the same if you have two!!!) and I noticed that she has only gotten 9 votes since then. That's nt very many!!!! We need to help her win this! Please, vote! Don't forget that it only takes a couple of minutes (really 2-3) to register, and everyday after about 30 seconds to vote. I know this group can move mountains and I've seen it done by us! We can win this for her but we need all of you everyday! So please vote!

Here is the link:

http://ck.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=A&c=12907&s=3102222&i=1&r=565817

 

[eyor44]

These are so cute. Bambi and Thumper look great.

As requested here is my "Herbie" set

Now this is something you don't see every day. I love how you did your numbers.

Very original.

Well, yesterday was Spring Picture day at Gianna's school (love that it is on St. Paddy's day LOL)...anyway this was her choice of picture day outfits:

LOVE the hat!

I really like this shirt. It's sure to be a hit.

Oh Lisa, this outfit is absolutely wonderful.

 

[eyor44]

Voted!

 

[aimeeg]

I don't see any of the top thread underneath on any setting. I am using prewound bobbins that I bought from Marathon. I am starting to think my machine is a lemon!!!

I have had three machines now. The first was a complete lemon! It was horrible. I had to send it back and get a new one. The second one was fantastic! I just wore it out. I had over 2 million stitches on the machine. The brother repair place is several hours away. I decided to buy a new one. I had not planned on buying a new machine so soon but I figured I had tangible proof that I use the thing. I was also told that you CANNOT use any other bobbin thread other than Brother because it is a different weight then the bobbin thread at the fabric store. Good Luck and I hope you can get your machine working!

I have one completely finished! I decided to charge $25 each because of how long it takes to make each one and based on the info a few of you have given me. SO I have white & light pink shirts ready to make at home. ANd I was thinking of trying a black shirt too so the embroidery really stands out. WDYT?

Hopefully they will bring in a lot of money for a very good cause because the way I see it -If we can find a cure for breast cancer, a cure for other types of cancer is not far behind. I posted them on my FB page and hev 2 friends who already want them. So we will see. I am going to make hopefully a bunch in advance to sell at craft fairs and such this summer. I plan on adding a few more designs too.

I would wear it in black. Also AC Moore has blank tee shirts with a more girly fit if you need them.

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

Loves it!!!! I think it is perfect now.

 

[kelly1218]

The save the ta*tas website has ta*tas written with a heart where i put the * symbol. I can't use a heart because it is trademarked so I put the dash in there. I just washed and dried the shirts and will start another one as soon as I finish my Anastacia skirt.

THAT'S why it looked strange to me...I'm used to seeing the Heart.

Now that I know why it's different I like it. I hate when something that simple bugs the crap out of me.

Does that make sense? (I will state now...I have never ONCE said I'm normal and made sense )


I LOVE the pink. Can you post a picture of the black one when you are done?

And how are you selling these? I may need one for my walk


ETA...I just saw you are posting them on Facebook.

 

[cydswipe]

I voted...
Thanks for the reminder to add my hubby's email... I'll go register him now!!

 

[kelly1218]

Thanks for the input! Any more opinions? Hoop de doo or Mickey's Backyard BBQ? I don't know much about either one. Do they take 1 or 2 TS credits?

Any other dining suggestions? We usually do crystal palace, 1900 park fare, chef mickeys, crt, akershus, ohana, and I am drawing a blank on the rest. We have also done whispering canyon, boma, tusker house, the turning restaurant at epcot (forgetting the name), the coral reef...anything new we should try?

I feel so out of it. I need to make my dining reservations in 6 days and I haven't done research or anything this year. I really want to go, but am just not sure we have the money this year. Do any of you know what time the online dining reservations open up each morning? Sorry for all of the questions. I guess I should go over the dining thread. I just feel like I "know" all of you and value your opinions.

We've never done the BBQ...but we've done the Hoop De Doo at least 6 times over the years.

It's corny, but a lot of fun. My kids were 9 months and 3 our first trip, and BOTH sat and watched the whole show. They make it fun...involve the audience, and don't let more than 5 minutes pass without entertaining you.

Now at 11 and almost 14, they are asking if we are going again our next trip.

 

[cydswipe]

I voted...
Thanks for the reminder to add my hubby's email... I'll go register him now!!

voted 2 times today...

I encourage every to register and vote!